The World's Great Cathedrals

Though cathedrals by definition are Christian churches which contain the seat of a bishop, the term is also used to describe churches of outstanding structural beauty and grandeur. Take a tour of these great cathedrals, basilicas and churches from around the world. Most of the churches in this photo-gallery are Roman Catholic basilicas, but we have also chosen cathedrals affiliated to Orthodox churches and the Church of England for wider representation.

Christian pilgrims at Church of the Holy Sepulcher during the Good Friday procession in 2011 in Jerusalem, Israel. In Jerusalem Christian pilgrims took part in processions along the route that Jesus is believed to have taken in his last days as he carried the cross.

Christian pilgrims at Church of the Holy Sepulcher during the Good Friday procession in 2011 in Jerusalem, Israel. In Jerusalem Christian pilgrims took part in processions along the route that Jesus is believed to have taken in his last days as he carried the cross.